“Most opera lovers only know one short excerpt from Rusalka: the ecstatic aria known as the “Song to the Moon.” But there’s a lot more where that came from. Conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras — heroic rescuer of unjustly neglected Czech masterworks — this recording reveals a luminous score brimming over with magical, moonlit music. From first note to last, this brilliant performance proves why the Czech Philharmonic is considered one of the world’s great ensembles. We can only hope that this persuasive, highly enjoyable recording will inspire other singers, conductors, and opera companies to take a closer look at Dvorak’s last and greatest opera.”–All Music Guide